2024 Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards entries open in November
Published: 20 September 2023The Department for Business and Trade’s 2024 Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards will open for entries on Friday 10th November 2023.
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DEFRA survey on UK REACH - Please Complete
Published: 15 September 2023The UK REACH service team in The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), are looking for users of the service to complete a survey.
Carbon Accounting - free training course
Published: 23 August 2023Carbon accounting is becoming an increasingly important tool for organisations. It not only provides the insight needed to quantify and measure a company’s carbon emissions, but it also assists in making informed decisions when it comes to mitigation strategies. This free course by xtonnes covers the fundamentals of carbon accounting and emission calculations.
The RPD system for EPR packaging data is now open for enrolment
Published: 16 August 2023Under the EPR Data Regulations, large producers (over £2m t/o and that handle more than 50 tonnes of packaging in a year) must provide data for the first 6 months of 2023 by 1 October whilst small producers (£1-2m t/o, 25-50 tonnes) must do so from January 2024 and the RPD system for EPR packaging data is now open for enrolment
UK & EU Diisocyanate's restriction - remaining provisions on training requirements come into force from 24th August 2023
Published: 10 August 2023The restriction on diisocyanate was adopted on 4 August 2020, by the European & UK authorities under REACH, targeting respiratory and dermal sensitisation potentially caused by diisocyanate. The new restriction requires training prior to use of diisocyanate before 24th August 2023. This post is a reminder of the published information for information. If you are an end user you should consult your supplier if you have questions. From 24 February 2022, any products covered by this restriction should have been labelled “As from 24 August 2023 adequate training is required before industrial or professional use”.
UK Government announces extension of CE mark recognition for businesses - but not for construction products, yet
Published: 01 August 2023The Department for Business and Trade has today announced an indefinite extension to the use of CE marking for UK businesses. UKCA marking for construction products is managed by DLUHC and as of today's date DLUHC still intend to cease recognition CE marking in June 2025, which is confusing. BASA's view is that DLUHC are likely to eventually concede that UKCA marking of construction products is unnecessary for products that are not safety critical.
BASA members information relating to EU Chemicals Legislation - CARACAL Summary
Published: 11 July 2023The FEICA Chemicals Legislation working group have posted a summary from CARACAL on CLP and joint REACH/CLP relevant sections.
EU to drop ban of hazardous chemicals after industry pressure
Published: 11 July 2023The European Commission is poised to break a promise to outlaw all but the most essential of Europe’s hazardous chemicals, leaked documents show.
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023
Published: 30 June 2023Following agreement by both Houses on the text of the bill it received Royal Assent on 29 June at 11:06 am. The bill is now an Act of Parliament (law). For BASA Members this will mean that the Annex VIII requirements for Poison Centre Notifications that were accidentally carried forward, but are not being implemented currently, will be officially revoked on 31/12/2023.
Become a supporter - Social Purpose Project
Published: 29 June 2023Could your business support inspirational people to achieve extraordinary things? The Social Purpose Project (SPP) is a new pioneering social enterprise which provides specialist public affairs and public relations support for charities, campaigns, and causes. These services are delivered at no cost to the recipient organisation thanks to commercial sponsors.
Information for BASA website users - issues with content on parts of the website now resolved
Published: 22 June 2023The issues with posting content on the Working Group area of the website (members area only) have now been resolved.
1 Week to go ‘til InstallerSHOW
Published: 20 June 2023InstallerSHOW – the UK’s biggest heating, plumbing and electrical exhibition – OPENS NEXT TUESDAY at the NEC, Birmingham (27-29 June) – it’s huge, it’s eye-popping, it’s an amazing day out.
Exclusive product launches at InstallerSHOW
Published: 06 June 2023Step into the ultimate product launch hub, InstallerSHOW, where innovation takes centre stage! Our 400+ exhibitors are gearing up to unveil their exciting new products and solutions - all under the roof of The NEC, Birmingham in June. Don't forget to grab your FREE visitor pass and join us to stay at the forefront of cutting-edge products and trends in the heating, plumbing, and electrical industries.
CHEMUK records 41% increase in visitors for 2023 Expo!
Published: 23 May 2023CHEMUK 2023 opened its doors on Wed 10th & Thur 11th May at the NEC in Birmingham to a record attendance of 3956 visitors (excluding exhibitor staff) over the two days, representing an increase of 41% from the 2022 edition. The total two-day attendance (visitors plus exhibitors) was 5559.
Limited room at Hawkstone Park Hotel for the BASA 2023 Sports Day
Published: 18 May 2023Have you booked your room for the BASA Sports Day? As of 17/05/23 there were only 19 rooms left at Hawkstone Park Hotel
UK REACH - RMOA for Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Releasers
Published: 17 May 2023BASA members have been identified as having a potential interest in articles that could release formaldehyde into indoor air. HSE have contacted us you to alert members to a call for evidence that HSE has opened and which you may be interested to respond to.
Retained EU Law Bill amendments and regulatory reform announcement.
Published: 16 May 2023A REUL explainer has been published and is available on GOV.UK
DHSC plan to revoke Annex VIII within GB CLP by the end of 2023 using powers within the Retained EU Law Bill
Published: 15 May 2023An announcement on all revocations of EU law under this Bill was made on 10th May 2023 and DHSC opted for this legislative option as it is the most efficient and timely route for the revocation of the Annex in relation to the use of poison centre notifications for the GB market. The Department for Health and Social Care will provide a further update once the revocation process is complete.
Retained EU Law Bill Amendments and Regulatory Reform Announcement
Published: 11 May 2023Today (11th May 23) the Government is tabling amendments to the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill (the ‘REUL Bill’) at Lords’ Report stage alongside publishing an update on our plans for regulatory reform. This amendment has been tabled in response to the feedback from businesses and other organisations with an interest in Retained EU law during the Bill’s passage.
Landmark post-Brexit trade deals to come into force this month driving economic growth across the UK
Published: 09 May 2023On Thursday 4th May 2023 the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Business and Trade have announced that the UK-Australia and UK-New Zealand free trade agreements will come into force from midnight on 31 May 2023.
Government re-assesses the Brexit bill plan to ditch EU laws
Published: 02 May 2023The Daily Telegraph report that Kemi Badenoch is abandoning plans to review, junk, or retain all 4,000 pieces of retained EU law by the end of the year
CCPI Webinar Series - Onboarding & Verification
Published: 21 April 2023CCPI are currently looking to onboard more manufacturers for their planned waves in May & June this year. If you are a construction product manufacturer and want to find out more about the Onboarding and Verification process for CCPI, please register for the upcoming webinar on 25th April 2023 at 12:00 by clicking on the link below.
Sadly, John Young died peacefully in his sleep at the hospice on Sunday morning.
Published: 19 April 2023John spent the majority of his life in the industry and even served as president when the association was known as BAMA.
UKCA Marking of Construction products
Published: 18 April 2023BASA is aware that there is still some confusion in GB regarding the deadlines for UKCA marking. Please note that Construction products Legislation is completely separate from all other areas requiring UKCA marking and in our case ALL of the requirements are included in the actual, legislation. You should not follow guidance, dates or recommendations written by DBT (formerly BEIS), as it is the actual legislation in force that dictates the affixing of UKCA marking on construction products, due to the DLUHC statement "You should rely on the provisions of the legislation in preference to what is summarised in this guidance."
Sad News - Darren Ogden, Kenyon Group Ltd
Published: 14 April 2023On 13th April 2023, BASA were informed that Darren Ogden a long term BASA supporter, past winner of the BASA Glue Pot Golf Trophy and Kenyon's “glue stick expert”, with over 13 years’ service to the company, sadly lost his battle against cancer on Friday 10th March 2023, aged 54